Costa Rican poet Jorge Charpentier (1933-2004) is one of the most significant poets of our time. This choral setting by David Montoya and premiered at the 2005 ACDA convention brings together two male soloists a children'schoir and a mixed choir accompanied by guitar string bass and percussion to tell a storyabout the beauty and mystery of the world that surrounds us.
The title means let nothing disturb thee and Montoya's musical setting is tranquil and honoring. The Renaissance era text is assuring and calming as is the a cappella texture. A fine concert opener.
Selected for the Ron Kean Multicultural Series this piece utilizes sounds from African folk songs. With a myriad of percussion instruments the rhythm is set. A joyful chorus emerges with an occasional solo interjection.
Now available in an SSSA voicing this multicultural piece in the Ron Kean series utilizes sounds from African folk songs. With a myriad of percussion instruments the rhythm is set. A joyful chorus emerges with an occasional solo interjection.
A fun and spirited trio of songs arranged for SAB inspired by the personalities of the composer's own pets. In Spanish with vocal ranges comfortable for most high school choirs. With piano
Oh my this one is fun! The Dance of the Heart is the title in English and this heart is on fire. With maracas and bongo accompaniment the choir sings the words that describe a beautiful dancer. Before you know it the dancer has been beckoned to join you and now it is also a love song. Fabulous melody and spirit this song will be twirling in many a high school choir.
The TTBB edition of African Processional was commissioned by Charles Bruffy and the Phoenix Bach Choir for the educational outreach program. This welcome song uses African Percussion and provides a plethora of creative staging ideas.
This is a lovely setting of an original poem celebrating motherhood which is also appropriate for Christmas. It would mesh well with a concert or service of carols.
